In game ads have already been done, and Valve is just following the 'trend' I guess. For instance, BF2142 has in game ads, and a lot of people did not buy the game based on it.
I think some arguments for having in game advertising is to pay for maintaining: the games, the update system, the many more updates/addons that people have started to expect, the master server lists, etc. Dan E wrote: > As far as region specific, don't you specify what > language you speak when you install Steam? > > I'm personally ticked off that they want us to look at > ads in a game which we have already paid for. A demo > I can understand, but this is just rediculous. > > --- Steven Hartland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> This brings some interesting questions: >> * How are they going the ensure the adds are region >> specific >> This is required to ensure that the language is >> correct and >> local laws adhered to. >> * How are they going to deal with the case that the >> ad's >> may go against sponsorship deals for the servers or >> tournaments etc. >> >> Its not going to go down well if a Intel sponsored >> tourney >> started displaying adds for AMD processors in the >> middle >> of the match. >> >> By the same reasoning if provider X started >> advertising >> and this where to show up on provider Y's servers >> they >> would be understandably pissed. >> >> These are just two logistical issues which spring to >> mind. >> >> Steve >> >> >> ================================================ >> This e.mail is private and confidential between >> Multiplay (UK) Ltd. and the person or entity to whom >> it is addressed. In the event of misdirection, the >> recipient is prohibited from using, copying, >> printing or otherwise disseminating it or any >> information contained in it. >> >> In the event of misdirection, illegible or >> incomplete transmission please telephone +44 845 868 >> 1337 >> or return the E.mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view >> the list archives, please visit: >> http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds >> >> > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. > http://new.mail.yahoo.com > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. > http://new.mail.yahoo.com > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please > visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds > > _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
